News & Events
Learn more about what public events and fundraisers are going on at the Shrine to continue to preserve Philippine Duchesne's legacy and this historic church
March
03
6:00 pm
To view and bid auction items, go to:
www.32auctions.com/ShrineGala2024
Raffle items, live auction, silent auction and fund a need are posted here.
Fund-A-Need will put towards the restoration of the stained glass windows in the church.
See you on the 3rd!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Let's Toast to 255!
Join us to celebrate
St. Philippine Duchesne’s
255th Birthday!
Thursday, August 29, 2024,
6-8 pm
in the School House
Craig Downs
Art Show
Enjoy original art, music, as you sip and nibble.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
6:30-9:30
in the Convent
March
03
6:00 pm
To purchase tickets:
Call: 314-837-2110
Email: Carol.Campbell@oldstferdinandshrine.org
Payment can be made by cash, check,
credit card or Venmo
Fund-A-Need will go towards restoring the stained glass windows in the church.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support!
December
03
3:00 pm
Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3pm
Please join us for the annual
Christmas Concert performed by
the Christian Community Choir.
Fun for the whole family, you don't want to miss this
November
18
7:00 pm
St. Philippine Duchesne Feast Day Mass
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7pm
There are only 11 canonized saints from the United States and ONE is from St. Louis. How blessed are we to be able to walk where she walked?
Please join us at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine on November 18th to celebrate St. Philippine Duchesne's Feast Day.
1 Rue St. Francois St. Florissant, MO 63031
November
18
9:00 am
Consecration Mass
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9:00 am
Please join us for Mass for the consecration of the new altar celebrated by Bishop Rivituso.
November
17
9:00 am
Get into the holiday spirit at the Shrine's biggest and most festive fundraiser! Stop by and see over 15 holiday-inspired decorated tables and vote for your favorite table. Raffle tickets available to win holiday decor, gift baskets and more. Schedule an exclusive viewing for a group of 8 or more!
Stop by and see us:
Friday, November 17, 4-9 Saturday, November 25, 11-5
Sunday, November 26, 1-6 Thursday, November 30, 11-5
Friday, December 1, 11-5 Saturday, December 2, 11-5
$5 tickets
buy on-site
January 9, 2023
We are currently taking reservations for the event space in the School House.
Beginning in April, the School House will be reopened and ready to celebrate!
Book your graduation party, bridal shower, family reunion, or any get-together at the 1883 Shrine School House.
Ten tables dressed and flocked for the holidays! We had over 400 people attend Tablescapes this year, our largest attendance recorded. Thank you to Jess & Co Realty for donating space for us to continue this tradition while the Shrine is still drying out from the July flood.
1st Place: All is Bright, designed by Laurie Lowery and sponsored by Mayor Lowery
2nd Place: Bavarian Christmas, designed by Jessica Berchtold and sponsored by Jess & Co realty
3rd Place: Gingerbread Village, designed by Sharon Margherio and sponsored by Sacred Heart Parish.
Thank you to all that attended, decorated, sponsored, and donated raffle items.
This is a fun event and we love sharing it with the community.
Click below to see the fully-decorated tables
Tablescapes 2022
Come join us and get into the holiday spirit!
Ten designers have decorated tables in different themes
to get you into the holiday spirit!
$5 tickets, available at the door,
Raffles tickets available for gift baskets, christmas decor & more
Friday, November 18, 4-9
Saturday, November 26, 11-5
Sunday, November 27, 11-5
Friday, December 2, 11-5
Saturday, December 3, 11-5
Sunday, December 4, 11-3
New Location for 2022:
627 St. Francois St. Old Town Florissant 63031
Next door to Jess & Co Realty
Please join the Christian Community Choir's
annual Shrine Christmas Concert.
This is a great event to start the holiday season!
When: December 4, 2022 at 3pm
Where: Florissant Valley Baptist Church
Tablescapes 2022
We are relocating to a new space for 2022!
Thank you to NoCo Roasting for offering their space for Tablescapes 2022.
Our grand opening happy hour will be Friday, November 18, 2022
Mark your calendar!
Stay tuned for more details.
Goeke's Produce is hosting a music festival to raise money for flood restoration at the Shrine and the Knights
Saturday, October 1, 2022
4 pm-10 pm at the Knights
Wheelbarrow of booze raffle, 50/50 raffle, gift baskets and more!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase
$5 suggested donation for entry
Join us for Golf Cart Races!
August 28, 2022
At the Knight's
Join us for food, drinks, music & racing
Thank you to The Pit Crew Tire and Automotive for putting this together to help the Knights and the Shrine in their flood restoration
October 1, 2022
Old Towne Partners is hosting a washer tournament to benefit the Shrine and the Knights in their flood restoration. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, along with raffles!
Enter to win Wainwright, Molina, and Pujols cornhole set!
Purchase tickets here: ShrineCornhole.GiveSmart.com
June 11, 2022
Join us for lots of outdoor activities for the entire family!
Docents will be dressed in period clothing
Tours available 10 to 4 PM
Storytime from 11 AM - Noon
Each child attending brings home a new book
Learn how to make jelly and butter for your own biscuit treat.
Mass at the Shrine
When: The first Friday of every month from Sept 2021-May 2022
Time: 11 am
All are welcome to join us
May 7, 2022
12 noon-5pm
Valley of Flowers Festival at the Shrine Grounds
Gift shop & book shop will be open
Pull tabs will be available for purchase
Join us the first Friday of every month for Mass at the Shrine.
September 2021-May 2022
Mass begins at 11:30
All are welcome to join us
The used book store and
the Shrine gift shop will be open for Florissant's Ride into Spring event.
Come by and see us, we have some great deals!
Shrine Online Auction!
Auction open house:
Sunday, March 13th
10am-5pm
Auction closes
Sunday, March 19th, 8pm